Frederik Croene & Amina Osmanu, Lore Binon, IKRAAAN

Pianist Frederik Croene developed a handful trajectories in which he reflects on the ever changing and multi-layered identities of the classical pianist. He worked intensively with contemporary composers such as Michael Beil, Simon Steen-Andersen, Michael Finnissey and Stefan Prins. His concept of Le Piano Démécanisé (the dismantled piano, discovered as an objet trouvé) was a turning point in becoming a composer/performer.

Singer Amina Osmanu a.k.a. Amos forms A/T/O/S (a taste of struggle) with Truenoys. In 2020, they released a third album, Waterman. "As husky and brooding as her vocals are, her phrasing is brisk: a touch of Jorja Smith combined with the understated of Martina Topley-Bird," dixit De Morgen.

Soprano Lore Binon is eager to assert herself as a defender of the fragile song genre. Her sensitive and rich musical personality makes her a much sought-after soloist at home and abroad for both the symphonic repertoire and early music. In addition, Binon is active in the worlds of chamber music, music theater and contemporary music.

Through her love of the Dutch language, IKRAAN learned to turn her passion for music into work of her own. She developed her dreamy singing style that instantly takes you into a unique world. With her music, she broaches difficult subjects: obstacles, a bumpy life path and the pain of being fundamentally different.